Last checked November 2026
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) provides cash support to low-income families, mainly women, through its Kafaalat programme, with education stipends through Taleemi Wazaif. Eligibility is based on the National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) survey.
What to bring
- CNIC of the applicant (usually the woman of the household)
Take originals plus photocopies. Offices may ask for extra documents.
Your route
- 1
Send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171, or use the 8171 web portal.
- 2
If you aren't registered, get surveyed at a BISP registration desk.
- 3
Collect payments only through official channels. BISP never asks for fees.
- 4
Report fraud to the BISP helpline.
Tips & common mistakes
- The official SMS number is 8171. Ignore messages from other numbers claiming to be BISP.
- BISP never asks for a fee to release payments.
- If you aren't in the survey, visit a BISP registration desk to be surveyed.
- Collect payments only from authorised points and check the amount before signing.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if I'm eligible?+
Send your CNIC number by SMS to 8171, or use the official 8171 web portal.
Someone asked for money to register me. Is that normal?+
No. Registration and payments are free. Report such people to BISP.
Fees, documents and timelines change, so Raasta deliberately doesn't quote fees. Confirm current requirements on the official website before you apply. Spotted something out of date?